- WWE has released several new merchandise packages for CM Punk, Zack Ryder, The Miz and others. The packages come with t-shirts, pendants, wristbands and other items.

- The Bright House Network in Florida will begin airing the new season of WWE NXT once the current run of FCW TV ends. No word yet if they will start with the Full Sail University shows that were taped several weeks ago or the most recent ones from this past Thursday. One big upgrade is that the new NXT shows are shot in full HD as the old FCW TV shows weren't.

- Ryback's victims on last night's WWE SmackDown were Northeast independent wrestlers. Ari Cohen was played by Elia Markopoulos and Mike Testa was played by an unknown wrestler.